Mexican Marinated Mushrooms and Onions

Elevate your appetizer game with these vibrant and zesty Mexican Marinated Mushrooms and Onions! This easy-to-make dish combines tender, sautéed button mushrooms and softened red onions with a tangy marinade of apple cider vinegar, lime juice, and olive oil. Bursting with flavor from fresh cilantro, garlicky goodness, and smoky hints of cumin and paprika, this crowd-pleaser packs a subtle kick if you choose to include diced jalapeño. Perfect as a side dish, a tantalizing taco topping, or served with crusty bread for a light and flavorful snack, this recipe is a quick 25-minute masterpiece that’s as versatile as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 450 grams Button mushrooms
• 1 medium Red onion
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 3 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 small Jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
• 120 milliliters Water

Directions

Step 1

Clean the button mushrooms thoroughly and trim any tough ends. Slice the mushrooms into quarters or halves depending on their size.

Step 2

Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moon shapes.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and begin to brown lightly.

Step 4

Add the red onion slices to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they soften slightly.

Step 5

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, cumin powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. If using, stir in the diced jalapeño.

Step 6

Pour the warm mushroom and onion mixture into the bowl with the marinade. Add 120 milliliters of water to the mixture and toss everything together until well combined.

Step 7

Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. For even better flavor, cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Step 8

Before serving, give the mixture a gentle toss and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 9

Serve as a side dish, taco topping, or with crusty bread for a light appetizer. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(883.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	586.4

Total Fat 44.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1232.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 39.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.9g	0%
Total Sugars 16.8g
Protein 17.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 111.0mg	0%
Iron 5.1mg	0%
Potassium 1913.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.7%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 25.2%